On an inspection of your tankship you notice that there are no portable fire extinguishers in the pump room. To comply with regulations, you __________.

Correct Answer: Option C — should arrange to have a B-II extinguisher placed in the lower pump room

USCG regulations mandate the placement of a B-II portable fire extinguisher in the lower pump room to ensure immediate firefighting capability for machinery or electrical fires in hazardous spaces, per 46 CFR cargo vessel requirements.